Postcodes.io vs Rwanda Locations
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Postcodes.io vs Rwanda Locations: common questions
Which is more reliable, Postcodes.io or Rwanda Locations?
Both are neck-and-neck — Postcodes.io and Rwanda Locations each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Postcodes.io or Rwanda Locations?
Postcodes.io has the lower median latency in our checks — Postcodes.io responds in 33 ms versus Rwanda Locations at 195 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Postcodes.io and Rwanda Locations need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Postcodes.io is callable with no signup, and Rwanda Locations is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Postcodes.io and Rwanda Locations from the browser?
Only Postcodes.io is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Rwanda Locations needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Postcodes.io and Rwanda Locations free for commercial use?
Postcodes.io has unclear commercial terms, and Rwanda Locations has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.